The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has submitted its proof of evidence, exhibits, and witness list for the trial of Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over allegations of fraud related to a London property formerly linked to the late General Jeremiah Timbut

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Aggrieved soldiers of the Nigerian Army have voiced frustration over low salaries, unpaid allowances, and disparities in pay among newly promoted personnel, warning that a mutiny could be imminent if the government fails to address their concerns. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, shared with SaharaReporters, the soldiers accused top service chiefs of

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Security operatives, reportedly from the Nigeria Police Force, have taken into custody Prince Owolemi Emorioloye, a vocal critic of Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, at his home in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State. Eyewitnesses said the arrest occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, when armed men in two unmarked white Hilux

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Travelers heading south along the Lokoja–Abuja Expressway were caught in a massive traffic standstill, with vehicles barely moving over a stretch of less than five kilometres. Commuters reported being trapped for over four hours, leaving children and other passengers stranded in the scorching sun, unable to continue their journeys. Eyewitnesses said that although security personnel,

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Nigeria’s ambitious “generational reset” of its tax system is no longer a distant policy debate—it has arrived, abruptly, in the lives of tenants and businesses alike. For me, it came as a terse letter from my landlord’s agent, informing me that my upcoming rent renewal would include a 10% withholding tax, citing the new tax

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The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Leventis Plaza, Abuja, averting what could have escalated into a major commercial disaster in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement signed by DCF P.O Abraham, National PRO/Head of Corporate Services, the FFS reported that the incident occurred in a tailoring workshop on

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have rearrested Abdulaziz Malami, son of former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, at Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, following his father’s insistence on moving him out of prison without following formal bail procedures. The incident occurred on Friday when court bailiffs from the Federal High Court arrived

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Friday James Alefia, a journalist and publisher of Naija News Today, has accused Ebonyi State lawmaker Chinedu Ogah of using the police to intimidate and harass him over investigative reports, turning his life upside down. Alefia recounts that on September 23, 2025, six police officers, four armed, arrived at his Lagos home without prior notice,

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The case of Joseph Ottih, 70, and his family in Imo State exposes a troubling intersection of witchcraft allegations, police abuse, and traditional beliefs. Joseph’s family sought remedies for his son’s health issues, consulting multiple native doctors and churches, paying sums ranging from 50,000 to 950,000 naira for rituals, prayers, and a traditional ritual called

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Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, has warned that public dissatisfaction over Kanu’s conviction could significantly impact voting patterns in the 2027 general elections if not addressed. Speaking on Sunday, Ejimakor said his position stems from travels across the South-East during the Christmas and New Year holidays, where

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